GatesAir Debuts Weatherproof Outdoor Transmitter

The self-contained, modular Maxiva system features a compact, weatherproof enclosure. The company says it’s ideal for single-frequency network configurations for DVB-T2, ISDB-Tb and other digital TV networks, where multiple transmitters operate on the same frequency to maximize signal penetration.

Wearable NickWatch Unveiled By ViacomCBS Nets International

The NIckWatch, a wearable consumer product featuring Nickelodeon characters, was introduced by ViacomCBS Networks International Tuesday at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The Nickwatch will connect kids and parents via voice and text and feature photo filters, sound effects, games and stickers based on NIckelodeon shows and characters. Content will be updated on an ongoing basis.

YouTube TV Debuts 4K Add-On Package For $20/Month

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TV Makers And Providers Take A Shine To Solar-Powered Remotes

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AWS’ Statton, SDVI’s Eldridge To Join Speaker Lineup For ‘Building ROI Into Your Media Supply Chain’ Webinar

Two executives with extensive experience in broadcast technology and cloud workflows will participate as speakers in a TVNewsCheck webinar set for Thursday at 1 p.m. ET. They join executives from Sky and Global Eagle, who will talk about what they have learned building IP supply chains for media companies. Pictured are, clockwise from left, Dave Travis, group director of content, broadcast and platforms, Sky; Terri Davies, SVP content and media services, Anuvu; Evan Statton, principal architect for media and entertainment, AWS; Glen Dickson, contributing editor, TVNewsCheck and the event’s moderator; and Simon Eldridge, co-founder and chief product officer, SDVI. Register here to attend. 

 

Test Equipment Vendors Expand Capabilities To Address IP, ATSC 3.0

Maintaining a robust and optimized stream is more important than ever. Above, Telestream recently added audio support to its PRISM monitoring product line.

YouTube TV Adds 4K Package, 5.1 Dolby Audio, Other Features Ahead Of Tokyo Olympics

KMH A/V Integration Delivers Digital Storytelling Capabilities For Group Nine Media

The content produced by Group Nine Media covers up-to-the minute topics tailored to its social media-focused and increasingly mobile audiences. So it’s no surprise the digital media publishing giant needed […]

Brainstorm Makes Real-Time AR/VR Events Easy With Edison Pro

Brainstorm has launched Edison Pro, a high-end presentation tool that it says “quickly transforms any live, online presentation or conference session into a fully immersive experience using Augmented Reality (AR) and […]

The Switch Delivers Live HD Feeds Of The French Open To Tennis Channel’s Largest Audience

The Switch, a provider of production services and global delivery of live video, deployed groundbreaking connectivity to support live coverage of this year’s French Open. The state-of-the-art deployment in Paris’s Stade Roland […]

Tiny Satellites May Warn Of Next Big Hurricane

A first-of-its-kind nanosatellite project is expected to launch its first qualification unit on Monday. The constellation will ultimately consist of 7 small satellites that will monitor Earth’s tropical zone, which spans about 40 degrees of latitude to the north and south of the equator.

NextGen TV Debuts On 6 Baltimore Stations

WMAR, WBAL, WBFF, WNUV, WMPT and WMPB are now broadcasting with ATSC 3.0 technology.

Telestream Rolls Out ScreenFlow 10 Video Editing/Screen Recording Software

Telestream, a global provider of digital media tools, media streaming and delivery technologies, is offering ScreenFlow 10, the latest version of the company’s award-winning video editing and screen recording software for the […]

Marshall Adds New NetGear Pro AV Network Switches

Marshall Electronics has partnered with NetGear, a provider of networking products in the professional audio/video market, to offer three of the company’s M4250 network switches for Pro AV applications. The […]

Agama And Zodiac Team On Integrated Quality Assurance And Analytics Solutions

Zodiac, an Orion Innovation company, has partnered with Agama Technologies, a specialist in video analytics for service quality and customer experiences. Under the partnership, Zodiac will integrate Agama’s client device […]

Cobalt Iron Honored By CIOReview

Cobalt Iron, a provider of SaaS-based enterprise data protection, has been named to CIOReview’s “20 Most Promising IBM Solution Providers” for 2021. The CIOReview listing recognizes Cobalt Iron’s Compass enterprise SaaS […]

ATEME’s Titan Live Enables TCCL To Launch Converged Headend

ATEME, a provider of video delivery solutions for broadcast, cable TV, DTH, IPTV and OTT, said that TCCL  (Thamizhaga Cable TV Communication Pvt Ltd ), one of the largest cable distribution companies […]

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NBC’s Game Plan For Tokyo Olympics: Distributed Workflows

David Mazza, SVP and CTO of NBC Sports Group and NBC Olympics, gives an exclusive look at how the network will navigate COVID restrictions while delivering 1080p HDR and 4K coverage for the first time and the pivotal role distributed workflows will play. Note: This story is available to TVNewsCheck Premium members only. If you would like to upgrade your free TVNewsCheck membership to Premium now, you can visit your Member Home Page, available when you log in at the very top right corner of the site or in the Stay Connected Box that appears in the right column of virtually every page on the site. If you don’t see Member Home, you will need to click Log In or Subscribe.

AE Live Selects Custom Consoles For New Graphics Suites

AE Live, an international provider of sports-related television services, has selected Custom Consoles M-Desk-Technical control room furniture for integration into new graphics suites at premises in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, U.K. […]

Pebble And Nevion Offer Pebble Control, VideoIPath Integration

Pebble, an automation, content management, and integrated channel specialist, and Nevion, a Sony Group Company and provider of virtualized media production solutions, announced a new integration between Pebble Control, Pebble’s IP connection […]

Grass Valley Simplifies Playout With DIY Solution

Grass Valley continues its efforts to help customers deliver more compelling content at low-cost entry points with the latest addition to its portfolio, Playout Xpress. This new solution, it says, lets playout […]

24i Appoints Debbie Phillips Chief Operating Officer

24i, an end-to-end video streaming provider, has named Debbie Phillips chief operating officer. Phillips brings experience in managing large teams within the streaming media industry, having spent more than 10 […]

Star Media’s ContentScan Service Touts Successful Anti-Piracy Efforts

NBC Rolling Out New Graphics That Let Peacock’s True Colors Shine

Telstra Opens U.S. Broadcast Center And Grows Partnership With PSSI Global Services

Telstra Broadcast Services (TBS) expands its presence in the United States with the launch of a new broadcast operations center (BOC) at the PSSI International Teleport in Pittsburgh. The BOC — part of […]

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IBC Launches Registration For IBC2021

This year, IBC is doing things differently with more content than ever available for free to the IBC Community — at the show and online. An expanded content program will take place across five stages, and attendees will be able to use IBC Digital to watch on demand and streamed content as well as book meetings direct with exhibitors.

Biamp Acquires Neets A/S

Biamp, a provider of professional audiovisual solutions based in Beaverton, Ore., today announced the acquisition of Neets A/S, based in Horsens, Denmark. Neets is an independent manufacturer of AV control […]

NAB Announces Winners Of 2021 Technology Awards

The National Association of Broadcasters has unveiled the recipients of the Digital Leadership Award, NAB Engineering Achievement Awards for Radio and Television and the Service to Broadcast Engineering Award. The […]

Xytech Systems Names Tanya Kelly APAC Managing Director

Xytech, a provider of facility management software for the broadcast and media industries, has announced Tanya Kelly as Xytech’s Managing Director, APAC. This appointment follows the closing of Xytech’s acquisition […]